Senior Cost Controller Job Details | Aecon

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We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement driven by the diversity expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization.

Reporting to the Project Manager the Senior Cost Controller is responsible for the development, implementation, training and execution of all project controls processes and systems on a large-complex project. Supervise all project control personnel assigned to the project and ensure that all project control activities such as project administration, change management, project estimating, cost management and schedule management comply with all client and company standards and contractual requirements.

What You'll Do Here

• Assist in project set-up, converting bids into baseline budgets, reconciling gaps
• Establish and maintain the CBS & control accounts in alignment with baseline budgets; connect SAP with CPM for alignment of financial reporting
• Manage chart of accounts library to ensure consistency & alignment with established budgets; ensure WBS & CBS alignment
• Proactively monitor forecasts to ensure timely closure of closed cost accounts
• Ensure forecasts are updated timely & accurately; ensure forecasting is informed by performance KPIs & project trends
• Liaise with Finance & Accounting teams to support project level financial forecasting & month end reporting
• Liaise with Procurement, Finance & Accounting teams to ensure appropriate Subcontractor & Purchase order management, accurate incurred cost reporting via timely accruals & invoicing
• Prepare and update project cash flow forecasts in alignment with the project schedule
• Participate in proposal and estimating efforts to ensure continuity between project estimates and baselines
• Liaise with external groups (Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Construction, etc.) to gain inputs into Project Controls reports
• Create & maintain project status update reports, forecast reports & project dashboards; ensure timely issuance to internal & external stakeholders (per client requirements)
• Create & maintain customized reports or dashboards to adapt to evolving risks & project needs
• Develop and maintain resource plans, ensuring cost & schedule alignment
• Regularly conduct variance analysis to understand trends & other baseline deviations in support of rigorous change management; provide variance narratives & propose corrective actions or recovery plans
• Prepare Earned Value Management KPIs to assess project performance
• Assist in the creation & maintenance of tools & templates that ensure compliance with the processes outlined Project Controls plan & contract requirements
• Develop and maintain a change log to track all internal & external changes and monitor progress through the change management process
• Review the contract to ensure compliance with contract conditions regarding reporting, change management, and all other Project Controls areas
• Provide subject-matter expertise to project team on any customized reporting tools & dashboards
• Regularly conduct detailed analysis on project performance key metrics (e.g. CPI, SPI, key commodity tracking, etc.); propose corrective actions to maintain performance/productivity; provide timely feedback to project leadership on adverse trends
• Support the implementation of an Earned Value Management plan to measure project performance, identify variances, and inform accurate forecasting
• Support the development of project-specific Project Controls plans, and the development of tools & templates
• Perform any other project/cost control related role as may be assigned by the RFBR Project controls Manager, functional Manager or Program Manager

What You Bring To The Team

• 8 to 12 years industry experience on similar projects
• 4 to 8 years experience in Project Controls
• Knowledge of SAP and other project management tools would be an asset
• Good knowledge and experience in Primavera Project Manager
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
• Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and time lines
• People oriented with an ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff and clients
• A strong leader who can motivate and engage a team with demonstrated strength in leading highly complex groups
• An excellent written and verbal communicator with superior interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Commitment to working in a team environment

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